Student art show open at Empire State Plaza

The fifth annual K-8 Empire State Plaza Art Collection Exhibit is on display through March 16
on the South Concourse of the Empire State Plaza.

This year’s exhibition consists of 600 works from nine school districts in the region.
A reception for students and the public will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, on the South Concourse. The keynote speaker for this year’s exhibition will be Tony Iadicicco, executive director of Albany Center Gallery.

This event is the only Capital Region exhibition for K-8 students. It is an opportunity for students to showcase how their art was inspired by artwork from the Empire State Plaza Collection, which consists of 92 works of abstract expressionist art displayed both in and around the plaza. It was established under the direction of former Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller during construction of the plaza.

The exhibit is being held in conjunction with National Youth Art Month and is sponsored by the state Office of General Services, the Capital Area Art Supervisors group and the New York State Art Teacher’s Association.